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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon G7 X
  • Later Model is Canon G7 X MIII
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon G7 X MII versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MII was manufactured within a month of the Quattro which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G7 X MII matches up vs the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sigma Quattro

 G7 X MII Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Canon G7 X MII

 Quattro G7 X MII 
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sigma Quattro

 G7 X MII Quattro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2016Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MII has external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Canon G7 X MII versus Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII versus the Quattro.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and Quattro is 88 and 63 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and Quattro.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MII because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will resolve greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
81
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography features
Sigma Quattro Sports photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
terrible battery life (265 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
70
fantastic MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MII
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
80
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (265 shots)
55
environment sealing
fantastic MP (29MP)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (625 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography details
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (265 shots)
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
fantastic MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
80
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic jack
22
comes with face detect focus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (625 grams)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sigma Quattro
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sigma sd Quattro
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-02-18 2016-02-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319 gr (0.70 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $738